½ Penny - Nova Constellatio “Blunt Rays CONSTELATIO” 1783


Attributes of Coins
Region | USA |
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Denomination | ½ Penny |
Krause number | N# 71255 |
Metal | Copper |
diameter | 26.5 mm |
weight | 6.9 g |
Obverse:

U·S surrounded by a wreath. The coin was most likely struck in 1785-86.
Script:
Latin
Lettering:
U·S LIBERTAS JUSTITIA ·1783·
Reverse:

An eye surrounded by rays and stars.
Script:
Latin
Lettering:
NOVA · CONSTELATIO